One aspect that a designer should be aware of when coming up with designs for poster printing is the relevant poster dimensions. This is because there are several sizes of posters and it is worth knowing what size you are going to print so that you can plan ahead of time. If the design is built at the right proportions and design scale, it will save a lot of headaches later on construction, in regards to printing for example the issue of having a picture being squeezed or of too low resolution.
The color mode selection, in poster printing, will certainly affect the results in one way or the other. RGB stands for Red, Blue, and Green, and is displayed on screens, while for the purpose of printing, it is essential to employ CMYK printing which is clear cut. Converting graphics to CMYK at the beginning of the project means that there is assurance that the final poster will come out with the correct colors at the end.
High resolution of images should always be ensured whenever they are uploading images into design for posters to be made. Good resolution means that it should be ideally 300 DPI so that the final product designed as a poster looks very neat and not rough. If low resolution images are uploaded, the quality of the design suffers because images look blurry or pixelated and even both when the finished product is printed out.
Almost all products, in this case, posters have margins and setting of bleeds that cut almost all the edges of posters. The most desirable trim size for most posters is the most commonly used bleed, which is 5 mm. Moreover, the design will stay within this trim area making sure that no design is awkwardly left on the white unintentional edges cut.
Also, as a safety measure, almost all designers have the basic rule of making sure that the most important parts of the posters are not left at the borders where they can easily be cut off.
Wherever appropriate, please consider using vector graphics in your poster designs. The best thing about vector images is that their quality does not change with the proportions making it suitable for any form of printing. This guarantees that sharp lines as well as clear details will be available even when the poster is blown up to a large size.
While leaving the print for a poster, fonts should be one of the top considerations. Use readable fonts that can be read from a distance and do not use fonts that are too decorative. Confirm that the size of your fonts fits the size of the poster so that it can be easily read quickly.
Balancing text and visuals is a fundamental rule when it comes to printing. A great deal of text can hinder the viewer’s attention while an excessive number of images can inhibit proper communication of the intended message. As much as the right amount of buzzwords and visuals on your design are critical, appropriate amounts are even more important.
The use of contrast in your design serves to elevate important aspects of your poster. Attention may be drawn through the use of contrast whether through color differences or font size differences. In poster printing, this can help to emphasize important details and which places are the areas of interest.
There are many design options available and colors seem to be one of them, however, using few colors gives the design a more unified look. A successful poster print usually employs no more than three colors so they are not overpowering or distracting. A limited number of colors ensures the design is clean and professional.
Aids in maintaining clarity and organization in your design. And with poster design, ensure all text and any other movable elements are aligned in the same direction. Good alignment fosters the beauty of the design as well as guiding the viewers through the design seamlessly.
Such is the case when one is creating a poster that he is required to think of how and where it will be placed. A poster designed for long distance viewing should have a bolder font and less details. A poster which is to be viewed closely can sustain any kind of orientation detail.
Negative space also known as white space is also an integral part of the printing process. It helps organize the design by removing elements that are too busy and highlights important features. White space is an important aspect in designing a poster since too much information is avoided.
While making a sizable printing mass order, a test print should always be received first for the sake of caution. A physical proof allows you to visualize the completed design and make necessary changes. This is also an important step for the best and most appropriate designs to be created for the posters.
There are so many steps involved for turning a design idea into paper print, and also saving it in correct file format is one of them. Correct formats such as PDF, TIFF, or EPS ensure images retain their quality and that the different parts of the design are not misplaced when printed. It is strongly advised not to use formats like JPEG since they might shorten the image due to compression.
The selection of paper also matters a lot in poster printing. Glossy papers improve the shades by making them more intense; whereas, the matte paper offers a more elegant and less aggressive finish. Select the type of paper that matches correctly with the concept of your design as well as its intended use.
Coming back to the importance of visual communication through the use of typography in printing, typography hierarchy is another criterion that will help a lot in capturing people's attention. Different font sizes and different font weights can be helpful for distinguishing headlines from body text which is more important.
By implementing a clear hierarchy, the designer can ensure that important pieces of information will be the first ones that the viewer will pay attention to and will guide them around the entire design.
Excessively large files can cause the poster printing process to slow down, or it may even result in errors during handling. When preparing your file for poster printing, some of the main things to optimize include layers, images, and any other unused parts in the design. This serves to guarantee that the design is of high quality and print friendly yet does not create a burden to the printers.
Using these methods, you would be able to prepare your poster designs in such a way that they can easily be printed without too much difficulty, and at the same time, have a great professional look. For whatever purpose it is whether self use, commercial advertisements, or even art, perfecting the poster’s design elements and maintaining harmony of all things will definitely enhance the effectiveness of the poster for its intended purpose.
